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Language Group:Anmatyerre
Country:Atoola (Bushy Park), Utopia Region, North East of Alice Springs, Northern Territory
Medium:Acrylic on Canvas
Subjects:Yerrampe (Honey Ant) Dreaming, Ntyweyampe (Corkwood) Story, Mulga Tree Dreaming, Snake
Kenny is a senior man for his country and teacher of the Dreaming stories belonging to his country, Atoola (Bushy Park).
Kenny paints the story of the Ntyweyampe (Corkwood Tree) that belongs to his country, Atoola (Bushy Park) . This story, its songs, dances and symbols have been passed down to Kenny. Ntyweyampe comes from two Anmatyerre words: ntywey meaning the Corkwood Tree, and ampe a word for honey. The Ntyweyampe produces beautiful yellow flowers and distinct corky bark and honey is obtained from the flowers, either by sucking them or steeping them in water to make a sweet drink.